Carrying a backpack safely

WEDDINGTON – A local company is aiming to make sure kids don’t hurt themselves later this month when they load down their backpacks with books.

Carolina Family Chiropractic, located at 1934 Weddington Road, is offering free backpack checks during Backpack Safety Week, Aug. 13 to 17. The group will evaluate the backpacks and check students’ posture to make sure carrying all those school supplies around won’t do any serious damage to kids.